With over 25 years of experience in mouse genetics, Cat Lutz has focused her research efforts on patient organizations and families diagnosed with rare diseases. She serves as the Principal Investigator of multiple NIH sponsored programs including the Center for Precision Genetics, The Somatic Cell Genome Editing Center, and Mouse Mutant Research and Resource Center. As a neuroscientist by training, she has worked on models of the central nervous system such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Friedreich’s Ataxia. Lutz was awarded with a Rare Impact Award by the National Organization for Rare Disorders in 2021.
